Private school teachers across selected districts in Ghana have received training in mental health and psychosocial well-being. The Continuous Professional Development programme, held on October 30, 2026, equipped teachers with practical skills to manage workplace stress and promote safe learning environments. The training had a massive turnout of teachers from participating private schools, highlighting the growing importance of mental health in effective teaching.
The programme was organised in pilot districts, including Accra Academy and Odorgonno Senior High School for Ablekuma North and Ga Central. Other locations included Nungua Senior High School for Ledzokuku, ASHAISEC and Jireh School at Zenu for Kpone-Katamanso, TAMASCO for Tema West, and Aspire School for Akuapem North. A National Monitoring Team from the Ghana Education Service, National Schools Inspectorate Authority, National Teaching Council, and Ghana National Council of Private Schools monitored the exercise.
The National Executive Director of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools, Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, emphasised the need for continuous professional development to improve education quality. He noted that teachers must acquire relevant knowledge and skills to respond to changing education demands. The focus on mental health and psychosocial well-being is crucial, as teachers often face emotional and psychological pressure.
The Inspector-General of Schools at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority, Professor Salifu Tahiru Azeko, highlighted the importance of the CPD programme in promoting professionalism and quality assurance in Ghana's private school sector. He stated that participation in CPD training is now a mandatory requirement for operating a private school in Ghana. This move aims to ensure that private school operators maintain required educational standards.
Professor Azeko explained that continuous teacher development is essential for improving professional competence and providing quality education. The emphasis on mental health and psychosocial well-being acknowledges that education quality depends on educators' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Teachers who manage stress and maintain emotional balance can create positive relationships with learners and foster inclusive classroom environments.
The involvement of multiple education stakeholders in monitoring the exercise highlights the importance of collaboration in strengthening professional development and quality assurance. The programme aims to build a more resilient and professionally equipped private school teaching workforce, focusing on teacher welfare to improve educational outcomes in Ghana.
The CPD programme is expected to contribute to improved teacher welfare and educational outcomes. Key stakeholders, including the Ghana Education Service and National Schools Inspectorate Authority, are working together to ensure that private school teachers have the necessary skills and support to provide quality education.
Key points
- The Continuous Professional Development programme is now mandatory for private school teachers in Ghana.
- The programme focuses on mental health and psychosocial well-being to improve teacher welfare and educational outcomes.
- The initiative is a collaboration among multiple education stakeholders to strengthen professional development and quality assurance.
